(Beaver County, PA) Local entrepreneur, Sam Lucci, will make a special guest appearance on “Jim Taddeo’s Hometown” this Saturday, January 27, 2018. “Jim Taddeo’s Hometown” is a multi media simulcast on Saturdays from 12:30 to 1: 30 P.M. on 1230 WBVP and 1460 WMBA along with a live video stream on Facebook.
Sam Lucci will talk about Think More React Less, his revolutionary sales, business and personal growth training program that has allowed thousands of people to enjoy more fulfillment, profitability and happiness in the businesses and personal lives.
Call 724-774-1888 or 724-843-1888 to join the conversation, or offer comments on the facebook live video session.
There are 2 different storytime opportunities this winter at the Carnegie Free Library of Beaver Falls. It’s a fun, interactive Winter-themed learning experience with stories, songs, and STEM stations. This program is geared toward children ages 3-5, but younger siblings are welcome. Join us Tuesday mornings at 10:30 am FROM January 23rd through February 27th. Register online or by phone.
There are no winter blahs at the Carnegie FREE LIBRARY of Beaver Falls. A 3-part acoustic stringed instrument series being held January 23rd, February 13th, and February 20th will have you rocking the winter. The series includes a historical perspective of stringed instruments, American Roots music, the science and language of music and an opportunity to “pet” or play with the instruments in the petting zoo. Hap Wichryk,, Executive Director of Music Learning Experience and leading member of Mulefactory, an American Acoustic String Band will be conducting the workshops. The events are free and open to all ages.
This year commemorates the 70th anniversary of when Beaver County’s first radio station, WBVP, was heard over the airwaves for the the first time on May 25, 1948. To mark the historical event, each week, another “70th Anniversary Moment” will be showcased on the airwaves and published on the station’s online feeds.
Ernie Kline was one of the most well known announcers ever to grace to hallways and studios of WBVP and WMBA. In his 1990 publication entitled “Local Radio”, local Beaver County historian, Kenneth Britten, wrote about Ernie Kline as follows:
Ernie Kline in an early staff photo from 1949. Courtesy of Don Kennedy.
“Two years after the station became a fixture, a young man was hired who would become somewhat of a local legend. It was early in 1950 when Ernie Kline arrived and quickly proved his ability to handle any assignment professionally. Intelligent, talented and intense, Kline would soon be named News Director and would make the WBVP news department an equal with far higher staffed Pittsburgh stations.
Equally adept in all fields of broadcasting Ernie could handle music shows, interviews, talk shows with equal ease. Teaming with Chuck Wilson on sports broadcasts, they would establish themselves as one of the finest sports announcing teams in Western Pennsylvania.
Always encouraging his announcers to fulfill their potential, when (WBVP President and General Manager) Mr. (Frank) Smith detected an interest in Ernie’s part in politics he backed him all the way and was proud of Ernie’s eventual success.
Kline would go on to be elected as a (Beaver Falls, PA) City Councilman in 1956 and served on the Board of the Beaver Falls Municipal Authority. He later was named Workman’s Compensation Referee, Secretary to Congressman Frank Clark and then became elected as State Senator and finally Lieutenant Governor. He became the first Lieutenant Governor in the state’s history to be elected to successive terms.”
Station engineer Jim Roush worked with Ernie Kline during his tenure at WBVP and offered these words regarding Kline: “He did alot of political stuff . . he was the voice of politics, and people”.
Ernie worked at WBVP for over 20 years, into the early 70’s, leaving after being elected to statewide political office.
“70th Anniversary Moments” is presented by Freedom United Federal Credit Union.
Plunge Postponement! The extreme cold and related factors caused the B.C. Polar Plunge which benefits Special Olympics PA, to be rescheduled to Saturday, January 27, 2018. “The well being of our Plungers and everyone involved in the safety and planning of this event is our top priority and always will be. Here is the updated plan:
The timeline for 1/27 remains the same with the plunging starting at noon.
Online registration will stay open until Sunday, January 21, 2018 at 11:59 pm
Thanks for your understanding and hope to see you all on January 27th!
Sponsored by Heritage Valley Health System & CCBC. Visit www.heritagevalley.org/expo for more information. Join us to learn more about healthy eating and living at the
Healthy Foods & Wellness Expo
Saturday, March 10, 2018 10 am to 2 pm
Community College of Beaver County Dome
Free Food & Product Samples
Learn about Local Community Resources
Live Fitness Demonstrations
Live Cooking Demonstrations
Free Health Screenings
Win Great Door Prizes
As a Doctor, Dietician & Nurse
For even questions, call 724-773-2045 or email rcatley@hvhs.org
This year commemorates the 70th anniversary of when Beaver County’s first radio station, WBVP, was heard over the airwaves for the the first time on May 25, 1948. To mark the historical event, each week, another “70th Anniversary Moment” will be showcased on the airwaves and published on the station’s online feeds.
Diane Brown hosting a radio show at WMBA in 1975.
This week’s 70th Anniversary Moment is about Diane Brown. Diane Brown grew up in Ambridge and started working at The Ambridge Area Chamber Of Commerce shortly after graduating from Ambridge Area High School. It was while working at this job, that she met Pittsburgh television ad salesman, John Bride, who had recently purchased WMBA. Having a keen eye for talent, Bride soon hired Diane Brown to serve as a copy writer for his Ambridge radio station in 1975. Diane quickly proved that she had many abilities that served the station well and started hosting “Yankee Trader”, which she did for eight years.
In 1980, WMBA General Manager, Doug Finck, convinced Diane Brown to join the sales staff, knowing that she would flourish in that department. Later on when Finck went back to New England to work at another one of John Bride’s radio stations, WJAB, later known as WJBQ, Diane Brown was named General Manager of WMBA.
Diane left WMBA in 1986 to pursue cable television ad sales, but was recruited to come back to work for WBVP and WMBA as a Marketing Executive in 2011. She continued to enjoy a great deal of success until her retirement in 2017.
“70th Anniversary Moments” is presented by Freedom United Federal Credit Union.
Vanport Township’s 12th annual Chili Cook-off will be held at the Vanport Volunteer Fire Department, 435 Jefferson Ave., Beaver (Vanport) , PA 15009
724-601-9953
The largest Chili Cook-off in the tri-state area features restaurants, caterers and individuals who compete to see who makes the best Rootin’ Tootin’chili AND the most creative display. You be the judge!
If your Church, Community or Organization is having a meeting or event, just contact the station at 724-846-4100 or email pseptak@beavercountyradio.com to have it read throughout the day and during “Out & About” which is heard during the Noon Day Report with Pat Septak Monday through Friday.
This year commemorates the 70th anniversary of when Beaver County’s first radio station, WBVP, was heard over the airwaves for the the first time on May 25, 1948. To mark the historical event, each week, another .”70th Anniversary Moment” will be showcased on the airwaves and published on the station’s online feeds.
Alan Boal in 1954. Courtesy of Owen Simon.
This week’s 70th Anniversary Moment is about Alan Boal. Alan Boal was graduate of Freedom Area High School and was a Freshman attending the University of Pittsburgh when the opportunity to join the staff an upstart radio station in Beaver falls came around in 1948. Boal was part of the original group of announcers Hired by WBVP radio station owners and founders Frank Smith, Tom Price and Charles Onderka, and hosted a popular daily polka show from three until four in the afternoons on WBVP.
Alan Boal hosting a live remote broadcast on WBVP in 1950. Courtesy of Alan Boal and South Hills Almanac.
As one of the most well known announcers to have worked at Beaver County radio, Boal went on to achieve great things in broadcasting after his work at WBVP, eventually serving as a Latin American Correspondent and Bureau Chief in Miami for ABC. Alan later returned to Pittsburgh in the mid sixties and worked for WTAE television and radio. He also served for a period of time as the President of Pittsburgh Local American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, or AFTRA.
“70th Anniversary Moments” is presented by Freedom United Federal Credit Union.
